Flash flooding and transportation nightmares across southeast

Flash flooding across is causing chaos across southeast Queensland, with a series of rescues, massive public transport delays and road closures across the region.

WET weather continues to wreak havoc on the southeast, as torrential rainfall leads to flash flooding, transportation nightmares and a series of rescues from inundated roads.

Swift water rescue are currently responding to reports of a person trapped between floodwaters in Logan.

Emergency services were called to reports of a person trapped on dry land, not involving a car, near the Crn of Marl Cres and Dolostone St in Yarrabilba at 3.27pm.

Three other groups of people were rescued from flooded streets this afternoon, including two cars that had tried to drive through the same flooded road.

Heavy rain in Brisbane’s CBD this morning. Picture: AAP/Richard Gosling

Two cars had reportedly attempted to drive through floodwaters on Illaweena St in Karawatha at 12.15pm.

The occupants, including two elderly people, were assisted out of the floodwaters by emergency services.

A woman was rescued in Waterford just before 2pm when her vehicle was trapped in knee-deep floodwaters on the Cnr of Albert St and Pimpama St.

Flash flooding, thunderstorms hit southeast Queensland

Ipswich/ Rosewood line trains are suspended between Wacol and Gailes stations in both directions due to flooding. Customers can expect delays of up to 90 minutes. Replacement buses are en route. https://t.co/xivW4iEnSh #TLAlert #TLIpswichline pic.twitter.com/L8H0aRueel

— TransLink (@TransLinkSEQ) February 9, 2020

Trains west of Brisbane have been cancelled due to flash flooding, while buses are being forced to divert.

According to TransLink, Ipswich and Rosewood trains have been suspended between Wacol and Gailes, while buses in the Centenary suburbs are forced to miss key stops following the downpour.

Customers can expect delays of up to 90 minutes.

The transport bungles come as rain continues to belt suburbs in Brisbane’s southwest.

A bus splashes through a huge puddle during heavy rain in Brisbane’s CBD. Picture: AAP/Richard Gosling

Just under 50mm of rain was recorded in Wacol within half an hour, and 55mm fell in Pullenvale within one hour.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) recorded over 100mm in other parts of the southeast, including 105mm in Warwick and up to 140mm in Stradbroke.

The Mt Lindesay Hwy is closed at Browns Plains, while motorists are advised the Logan Mwy may soon also be shut due to flash flooding.

Police advise that some roads in Browns Plains, Loganlea, Kingston and Marsden are also impacted by water.

Flood water has caused significant disruption to residents in Brisbane’s southwest. Picture: AAP/Jono Searle

Redcliffe resident Katie Meredith was walking by a car park across from the RSL on Irene Street last night about 8.50pm when she saw helpless flood victims’ vehicles submerged in water.

“I was walking by after being at a local restaurant … There were also buckets placed around the restaurant because of roof leaks,” Ms Meredith said.

“I took the photos 30 minutes after the rain had stopped, I’d say all the cars were filled with water.”

Floodwaters near the RSL on Irene St, Redcliffe. Picture: Katie Meredith

Residents in flood prone areas are reminded to keep safe and avoid driving in heavy rain.

Official messaging from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services is to never drive, walk or ride through flood waters and to remain aware of fallen trees and powerlines.

Katie Meredith said most of the cars were filled with water by the time the rain stopped. Picture: Katie Meredith

For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500 and keep up to date with what’s happening in your area on www.bom.gov.au or on 1300 659 210.